16 David had said to the Amalekite, “You are responsible for your own death. You confessed by saying, ‘I have killed the Lord’s appointed king.’ ”
17 David sang a funeral song about Saul and his son Jonathan,
18 and he ordered that the people of Judah be taught this song. It is called “The Bow,” and it is written in the Book of Jashar:
19 “Israel, your leaders have been killed on the hills.How the mighty have fallen in battle!
20 Don’t tell it in Gath.Don’t announce it in the streets of Ashkelon.If you do, the Philistine women will be happy.The daughters of the Philistines will rejoice.
21 “May there be no dew or rain on the mountains of Gilboa,and may their fields produce no grain,because there the mighty warrior’s shield was dishonored.Saul’s shield will no longer be rubbed with oil.
22 Jonathan’s bow did not failto kill many soldiers.Saul’s sword did not failto wound many strong men.